Online Dating And How To Grow A Relationship
submitted: Oct 21st 2009 |
by: LeslieHayden
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Online dating can be fun, but do not neglect safety and common sense when you try to hook up with a mate. At minimum, take caution in the following areas.
Computer Security
Take care of your equipment and systems before you head out into the Internet realm. You need to have a firewall and anti-virus protection for your email and for when you search websites and interact online. At the bare minimum, you may want these two solutions that are offered at no charge to home computer users (i.e. not for commercial use): a free firewall from ZoneAlarm and a free anti-virus program from AVG anti-virus.
Personal Safety
Make sure you start out using only the big and popular dating sites. If you see them advertising on TV then they are probably safe. After all, if they can afford to spend tens of thousands of dollars advertising, they must be do something right by their members. I also suggest that you ask family and friends about what dating site they used. You can always move on to more niche dating sites once you get some experience.
Remember, safety first. Protect your computer and yourself with the right tools and knowledge and you will have a fun experience.
Now that I have covered safety, I want to talk about how you grow an online relationship. Just like regular real-world relationships, online relationships need tending, to grow over time. Here are some quick growing tips.
1. Relationships are about giving time and taking time. Does your prospect try and contact you on a regular basis? Do you do the same? Neglecting online chats, IM, or emails is a form of abuse and neglect. You both should be treating each other with respect. If you are not, then you should end the relationship.
2. Trust takes time. Trust takes time to develop. The speed at which a person can trust depends on their past experiences. Neither of you should be too pushy about when you will meet in person. It is better not to rush the first meeting. Enjoy the time it takes to learn more about each other and work on developing trust first.
3. Respect each others right to privacy. Do not share photos or emails with your other friends, especially if it was sent to you in confidence.
4. Share both online and offline experiences. Online - send digital cards, website links, your favorite music and videos, pics of your pet, etc. Offline - send cards, postcards, and pics from your local area like a pic of your house, your car, the beautiful park across the street, etc.
Tend your online relationship. Water it with care and over time it can sprout and grow.
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